Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

GMS011

Course Name:

Spicies and Herbs

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ÇAĞLA ÖZER

Course Lecturer(s):

Çağla ÖZER

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to make students aware of the contents of spices and herbs and to have information about the usages of use in the field of gastronomy.

Course Content:

Introduction to spices (definition and classification, spice history), spices commonly used in the World and Turkey (properties, classifications, culture, used parts such as leaf stem, uses in the kitchen, sensory and visual characteristics) Spices technology, storage conditions and quality. In Turkey edible herbs (weeds, grasses walkable culture, place and manner of use in the kitchen, local names)

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To have knowledge about spices and gastronomy context
2) To have information about the use of spices in the sector
3) To have information about grasses and gastronomy context
4) To have knowledge about the use of herbs in the sector

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to spices
2)	Spices and gastronomy
3)	Sensory properties of spices
4)	Use of spices in food and beverage industry
5)	Storage conditions of spices
6)	International spices
7)	The flavor properties of spices
8)	MIDTERM EXAM
9)	Introduction to herbs
10)	Herbs and gastronomy
11)	Sensory properties of herbs
12)	Use of herbs in the food and beverage sector
13)	International Herbs
14)	Storage conditions of herbs

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Konu ile ilgili derlenmiş ders notları
References:	The Science of Spice : Understand Flavour Connections and Revolutionize your Cooking- Dr. Stuart Farrimond

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Define and explain the general concepts related to gastronomy and culinary arts.
2) Defines and explains the internal and external environment relations that are affected by the food and beverage businesses.
3) Have information about regulations, professional standards and practices in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts field.
4) To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.
5) To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field, to be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills, to be able to identify and analyse problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence.
6) Dominates the terminology of food and beverage.
7) Organize all kinds of organizations in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts.
8) Analyze and apply the facts about food and beverage by using the basic concepts and theories related to the department.
9) Takes responsibility as an individual or a team member in the execution of unforeseen and complex activities encountered in the field related applications.
10) Takes risk and responsibility for the realization of information, ideas, applications or technologies that bring innovation to the field.
11) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach.
12) Follow current developments in the field and profession.
13) Shares ideas and solutions to problems related to the field by supporting them with qualitative and quantitative data with experts and non-experts.
14) Uses computer software and information technologies at the basic level of at least European computer use license required by the field.
15) Follow the developments in the field and communicate with the colleagues by using a foreign language (English) at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
16) Comply with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
17) Prepares meals of Turkish and different country cuisines.
18) Have knowledge and methods on various subjects such as menu planning, cooking methods, world cuisines, regional cuisines and use these knowledge and methods for professional development.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Define and explain the general concepts related to gastronomy and culinary arts.	3
2)	Defines and explains the internal and external environment relations that are affected by the food and beverage businesses.	3
3)	Have information about regulations, professional standards and practices in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts field.	2
4)	To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.	3
5)	To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field, to be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills, to be able to identify and analyse problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence.	3
6)	Dominates the terminology of food and beverage.	3
7)	Organize all kinds of organizations in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts.	3
8)	Analyze and apply the facts about food and beverage by using the basic concepts and theories related to the department.	1
9)	Takes responsibility as an individual or a team member in the execution of unforeseen and complex activities encountered in the field related applications.	2
10)	Takes risk and responsibility for the realization of information, ideas, applications or technologies that bring innovation to the field.	1
11)	Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach.	2
12)	Follow current developments in the field and profession.	3
13)	Shares ideas and solutions to problems related to the field by supporting them with qualitative and quantitative data with experts and non-experts.	3
14)	Uses computer software and information technologies at the basic level of at least European computer use license required by the field.	3
15)	Follow the developments in the field and communicate with the colleagues by using a foreign language (English) at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.	3
16)	Comply with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.	2
17)	Prepares meals of Turkish and different country cuisines.	3
18)	Have knowledge and methods on various subjects such as menu planning, cooking methods, world cuisines, regional cuisines and use these knowledge and methods for professional development.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Midterms	1	40			40
Final	1	60			60
Total Workload					100